Poll: majority of Pinellas County voters want Rays stadium deal, would vote against officials who reject it

A majority of Pinellas County voters want the city of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County to work with the Tampa Bay Rays on a stadium deal to ensure the Major League Baseball team stays put, and that majority is willing to vote against any elected official who takes action to the contrary.

A polling memo obtained by Florida Politics shows 65% of voters favor a deal.

Asked if a County Commissioner or City Council member voted against the plan if they would be more or less likely to vote for that official in the next election, 65% said less likely.

– Janelle Irwin, Florida Politics